Dual boot - how to hide files


  1. Posts : 5
    xp
       #1

    Dual boot - how to hide files


    hey i just split my (originally xp) hdd to 2 partitions C and D.. i have my regular xp on C and I installed 7 on D..

    but the problem is that i dont want any files/folders to be seen when im on xp.. so basically i wanna hide everything that win7 has and when im on xp i dont wanna see the files/folders.. thank you
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  2. Posts : 71,975
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello mtg, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    You could use OPTION TWO in the tutorial below in each OS instead to hide the drive letter as it shows in Computer for the other OS.

    System Restore Points - Stop XP Dual Boot Delete - Vista Forums

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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    xp
    Thread Starter
       #3

    hey @Brink thanks for the response i did the same exact thing but it didnt work.. i can still view the files and folders from my xp ... any idea why?
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  4. Posts : 71,975
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    Strange. Did you restart the computer afterwards to apply?

    If so, then you can give METHOD TWO in the tutorial below to hide the other drive letter in each OS instead.

    Drive - Hide or Unhide - Vista Forums
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  5. Posts : 5
    xp
    Thread Starter
       #5

    hey bro thanks again.. this method worked perfectly but the problem is that i wanna be able to see my D drive when im on win7 which is on D lol
    i just dont want my D to be seen from xp side.. is that possible
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  6. Posts : 71,975
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    For that, you would need to boot into XP instead, open the My Computer window to see what drive letter Windows 7 has (should be D ), then hide say D while in XP.
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    Thread Starter
       #7

    yup just the way i wanted.. can i give you a big hug now ? no homo lol
    no seriously thanks man
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  8. Posts : 71,975
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #8

    You're most welcome. I'm happy to hear that got it sorted. :)
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